CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an automotive industry conference in Chattanooga.

Haslam and U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker are expected to attend the Southern Automotive Conference, scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

According to a news release, the conference will bring together executives from all sectors of the industry, including original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and policymakers.

Attendees will explore topics including workforce development, integrating sustainability, best management practices, and engaging and retaining employees.

The Southern Automotive Conference is an annual meeting of automotive manufacturers and suppliers that gather in a rotation of states that include Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.

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